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Committee advances bill to adjust Wildlife Vehicle Collision Program oversight and reporting
Summary
House Bill 29‑78A passed the Senate Natural Resources committee on a 5‑0 vote April 17. The bill modifies the Department of Transportation's Wildlife Vehicle Collision Program, directs ODOT and ODFW to establish an advisory group, and changes reporting requirements.
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted unanimously April 17 to advance House Bill 29‑78A, a measure that modifies Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) programs addressing wildlife‑vehicle collisions and changes related reporting and advisory structures.
Committee staff summarized the bill: “House Bill 29 78 a modifies the Department of Transportation's Wildlife Vehicle Collision Program. It directs ODOT and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish an advisory group and modifies ODOT's reporting requirements.” Vice Chair Nash moved the bill with a “do pass” recommendation; the committee approved the motion on a unanimous roll call.
The recorded work session contained no on‑the‑record amendments or extended debate. Chair Golden asked for a senator to carry the bill to the floor; he noted that Senator Gorsuch is a chief sponsor and requested that senator carry it.
Votes at a glance: House Bill 29‑78A — Motion: move to floor with do‑pass recommendation; mover: Vice Chair Nash; outcome: passed 5‑0.
Speakers recorded in the work session were Chair Golden, Vice Chair Nash and staff reader Alexa.
